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Sustainable Design Features page infoen-usTue, 31 Mar 2015 13:46:30 PDTTue, 31 Mar 2015 13:46:30 PDTCity of Puyallup CMSSustainable Design Featureshttp://www.cityofpuyallup.org/visitors/puyallup-city-hall/sustainable-design-features/
Green Roofs:&nbsp; Demonstration green roofs reduce the heat island effect, reduce heating and cooling costs and provide rainwater management.&nbsp; These solutions are applicable to new and existing buildings in the city.
Rainwater Management: Vertical cisterns, located on the building's exterior, compare rainwater captured by the green roofs to a traditional roof.&nbsp; Rainwater from the roofs and courtyard is collected in an underground cistern.
Irrigation: All planting areas on site are irrigated with re-used rainwater.&nbsp; High efficiency drip irrigation delivers water directly to the plants' roots to avoid waste.
Water Efficiency: Dual flush toilets and low flow faucets reduce potable water use.
Urban Tree Canopy Renewal: Where originally only three trees stood, the project is now home to 81 new trees.&nbsp; The trees provide shade that reduces heat absorption of adjacent buildings and pavements, offsets automobile exhaust, and offers urban habitat refuge.
Natural Ventilation and Operable Windows: Natural ventilation eliminates the need for air conditioning.&nbsp; People are healthier and work more effectively with access to fresh air. ...Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST